Junior Program Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Junior Program Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Mississauga, ON .

Responsibilities :

• Support the execution and delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and project management capabilities with a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, synthesize complex information into executive-ready materials, and collaborate effectively across teams while operating within firm's culture and ways of working.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent projects and program initiatives.
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items using JIRA and other project management tools.
• Perform financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and reporting activities as required.
• Analyze large datasets and develop meaningful insights to support business decision-making.
• Create executive-level presentations by synthesizing data, project updates, and key findings into clear and compelling storylines.
• Maintain project dashboards, status reports, and performance metrics using advanced Excel capabilities.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project objectives and adherence to established governance processes.
• Support leadership meetings by preparing reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Adapt quickly to changing business priorities while maintaining focus on deliverables and deadlines.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• 3 -5 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, PMO, Financial Analysis, Business Management, or a related role.
• Strong financial background with the ability to interpret and analyze financial and operational data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Data analysis and reporting
• Dashboard creation
• Financial modeling fundamentals
• Hands-on experience using JIRA for project tracking and issue management.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-ready presentations and management decks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Humility and a team-first mindset.
• Strong willingness to learn and continuously develop new skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• A commitment to operating in alignment with firm's leadership principles, risk and control standards, and ways of working.
• Effective management and delivery of multiple project workstreams.
• High-quality financial analysis and reporting.
• Clear, concise, and impactful executive communications and presentations.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership.
• Consistent execution aligned with firm's governance, controls, and operating model.
• Demonstrated growth, learning agility, and increased program management responsibility over time.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with PMO methodologies, governance frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and project management best practices.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and executive reporting.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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